M R Trotter Dam
M R Trotter Dam is a dam located in Richland County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M R Trotter Dam
The primary purpose of M R Trotter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Merrylane Farms Property Owners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Ray Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland |
| River/Stream | Ray Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.89830, -80.72820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MERRYLANE FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00110 |
| Federal ID | SCD00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |